People's Political Party (Jamaica)

The People's Political Party (also known as the PPP) was Jamaica's first modern political party. Formed in September 1929 by Marcus Garvey, it set out a 14 point manifesto - the first of its kind in the island's electoral history.

The points contained in the PPP's manifesto were far-reaching and perceptive as illustrated by a few of them, such as:

• An eight-hour work day;
• A minimum wage;
• A larger share of self-government;
• Protection for native industries;
• A legal aid department for the poor;
• Technical schools for each parish;
• Land reform;
• Libraries and civic improvement for parish capitals;
• City status for Montego Bay and Port Antonio;
• A National Park at the Kingston Race Course;

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